Honor Magic5 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 89
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 175g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 175 g 173 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.